The King of Fighters 2006

About

The King of Fighters 2006 is a team-based fighting game with deep mechanics and a large roster. Players pick from 38 fighters including four new additions and 14 guest stars each offering distinct story modes and multiple costume options. The plot follows heroes clashing in South Town after the resurgence of the villain Jivatma though narrative details take a backseat to the combat. Matches feature sidestepping and super cancel mechanics letting players chain moves creatively. This entry stands out for its sheer character count and replay value. Unlockable backgrounds and bonus features require finishing story mode or tackling mission challenges. While the polygonal visuals and combo system drew praise from fans of the series the PS2 version remains the most accessible entry. With over two decades since release it still holds a dedicated playerbase drawn to its complex gameplay and roster depth.

Storyline

Many contended that the illegal fighting tournament in Southtown was sponsored by the gangland syndicate "Mephistopheles" to achieve the annihilation of their rivals and procure some operating capital. After its "King," Duke, suffered defeat at the hands of Alba Meira in the finals, he and his organization vanished from Southtown. Meanwhile, the media, firmly under Duke's control, released a fusillade of sensational exposés based on information from confidential sources regarding their former oppressors. In spite of this new torrent of "information," almost no one knew that an even larger entity had been pulling Mephistopheles' puppet strings. The truth behind the Addes organization name was only known throughout the dark recesses of the underworld. No one really had an inkling as to what this organization truly entailed. Now, another of Addes was to reveal a new battle royale. Invitations in white envelopes were sent to the world's mightiest, who will find the call to the battle by Addes irresistible. As stated in Alba Meira's private novel by Akihiko Ureshino on the official KOF Maximum Impact 2 site (which serves as an official follow up to the story of KOF Maximum Impact 2), Alba was in fact the one who defeated Jivatma and Luise. Soiree was kidnapped as a result of that and Alba has not seen him since then.